Description

A black-and-white color scheme with bronze accents gives the Poe room an urban sensibility touched with a mid-century chic. It’s perfect for those who dream by day.

The Townsman is the newest concept in hotel accommodations. Instead of charging you for things you’ll never use, we’ve pared ourselves down to the essentials. Incredible locations. Beautiful rooms. Great prices. Once you book with us, we’ll give you a code that grants you access to the hotel and your room. After that, all you have to do is show up. No check-in. No hassles. Just a boutique hotel, steps from the places you most want to be.

Where are you located exactly?
We’re at 211 West Main Street, right on Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall. The location can't be beat in the middle of the downtown action! We like to note to future guests that this is a popular area (especially on the weekends) and the noise level on the Downtown Mall may be higher particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Where do Townsman guests park?
One parking pass is emailed to each Townsman guest for The First and Market Parking Lot behind our event hall, Old Metropolitan Hall, which is a short block and a half away on the Downtown Mall. The front door to The Townsman is on the pedestrian mall adjacent to Downtown Grille. Guests must print their parking pass for use; Stay Charlottesville does not have an on-site office and The Townsman does not have a front desk.

How does the code work?
Our front door and the door to your room will feature a keypad into which you’ll enter your personal code. The code we give you when you book is given to no one else and only works for the duration of your stay.

What services do you offer?
What we offer is a room you’ll love in a downtown location that can’t be beat. To keep our prices where you want them, we don’t have an onsite staff, front desk, room service or amenities you may not need; but we do have Charlottesville’s downtown walking mall, restaurants, coffee shops, a movie theater, and local boutique shopping just steps away.

Do you have Internet access?
Yes! And it’s fast, so bring all your devices. The Wi-Fi code will be in your room.

Will there be a phone in my room?
We do not have phone service but the building does have good cell service, so bring your phone and stay connected.

On the second-floor landing you’ll find:
A refrigerator available to all guests
Complimentary bottles of water & coffee

Is there an elevator?
Like most of downtown Charlottesville’s most charming buildings, we are not equipped with an elevator. All of our rooms are walk-ups, accessed by the stairs.

Advance one night reservations are available Sunday - Thursday only.
Friday or Saturday nights may be booked for one night as soon as the Wednesday before a weekend. Note the rate for Fridays/Saturdays.

This specific property includes exclusive access to Common House during your stay. Common House is a local membership based social club that offers a unique space to work, dine, and engage. There is a co-work space available during weekdays, a full service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a roof-top terrace with sweeping views of Charlottesville. Simply show the concierge confirmation of your Stay Charlottesville reservation for access.

Reviews

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Frederick

Charlottesville, US

Reviewed:Jan 14, 2019

Property Manager

Brief but pleasant interaction with housekeeper; good email communications

Property

The Poe Room is a very comfortable, beautifully-designed accommodation: comfortable bed, good reading lights, beautiful bathroom, convenient device charging. The property is so convenient to downtown mall amenities. We especially enjoyed the complimentary guest membership at Common House.

Samuel

Baton Rouge, US

Reviewed:Jan 7, 2019

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Theresa

Cincinnati, US

Reviewed:Sep 3, 2018

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Nancy

Arlington, US

Reviewed:Aug 31, 2018

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Karen

Charlotte, US

Reviewed:Aug 8, 2018

Property

We loved your property. There were 5 of us and we had 3 rooms. It was the perfect location. We will return on our next trip to Charlottesville.

Stephen

McKees Rocks, US

Reviewed:Jul 30, 2018

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Michael

Spring Grove, US

Reviewed:Jun 18, 2018

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Joshua

Chester, US

Reviewed:Jun 13, 2018

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Jacqueline

Harrisonburg, US

Reviewed:Jun 1, 2018

Property Manager

I thought it was the easiest check in ever. I actually really liked the parking... Directions were super clear.

Property

I loved The Townsman! It's a unique concept and that is the reason I wanted to stay there. The location is great and I really enjoyed using the codes and not worrying about checking in and out. The directions were very clear! I loved my modern room and bed and television. The bathroom was lovely. I so enjoyed being right on the Downtown Mall and the parking was great. Keep those prices down... it's a great place to stay and a great getaway in a funky setting. I plan to stay there again and recommend it to others. Thanks for an enjoyable stay! Loved the tea and water bar. I like the late check out as well... Very smart!

Pablo

Falls Church, US

Reviewed:Apr 12, 2018

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Matt

Washinton, US

Reviewed:Mar 1, 2018

Property Manager

I didn't actually interact with anyone, but the correspondence that I got by email was all very clear and concise.

Property

We were in town for one night on business. The hotel was right around the corner from where our meetings were, so it was incredibly convenient. We took a train into Charlottesville from DC so we didn't get in until about 7:30pm that evening. Being able to access the property and our rooms without having to worry about being late or having to check in w/ a concierge was really helpful. It was pretty easy to find the entrance to the space, and once we got inside, we could tell immediately that it was a very nice place. The stairs leading up were warm and inviting and the place looked well taken care of. I was in the Poe room at the top of the first flight of stairs. It was so easy to access and I loved not having to worry about room keys or anything like that. It was also really lovely that just outside my room was a table with complimentary coffee and water. The room itself was lovely and definitely exceeded my expectations. There was plenty of space and everything was perfectly decorated and well maintained. The bathroom was amazing and the shower was the perfect way to start my day, after waking up in the incredibly comfortable bed. And on top of that, there was a massive television fully equipped with Netflix and Hulu. Overall, I had an amazing experience. To be honest, I didn't really know what to expect and I have to say that my time at the Townsman definitely exceeded anything that I could have imagined. I would definitely stay here again!

Rachel

Beverly, US

Reviewed:Feb 27, 2018

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Jonathan

Charlottesville, US

Reviewed:Dec 1, 2017

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Nuthen

Henrico, US

Reviewed:Oct 7, 2017

Property Manager

They were there to guide us to the parking lot because we were very lost.
Very efficient.

Property

Everything was great. Nice room and clean. In the middle of everything. I'm definitely going to be back soon for a few days to explore some more.

Margaret

Bethesda, US

Reviewed:Jul 10, 2017

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Genna

Washington, US

Reviewed:Jun 7, 2017

Property Manager

The cleaning staff did a great job turning over the room each day and refreshing towels. Much appreciated!

Property

This hotel was a perfect fit for our group of friends split between three of the rooms. I loved how close it was to everything and how easy it was to get in and out of the hotel. I will recommend to all my friends staying in charlottesville!

Kathleen OKane

Chesterfield, US

Reviewed:Apr 26, 2017

Property Manager

Everyone was great and the communications were clear and friendly. I had to adjust my reservation dates and you were most helpful and accommodating. Thank you.

Property

This was a great place to stay - right on pedestrian mall and near other attractions. The room was lovely and had everything I needed. It can be a bit noisy at night until folks leave the pedestrian mall and some guests were not very quiet coming in at night, but it was not too bad. Parking was very convenient - I would suggest putting the name of the parking lot on your map - as there are several lots and it was a little confusing, but I called and a nice person confirmed I was in the right place. My last morning I noted the desk chair was broken and emailed to let you know, and again received a prompt follow up.

Megan

Davidson, US

Reviewed:Mar 30, 2017

Property Manager

I appreciated the assistance of the team prior to the visit. They were professional and helpful.

Property

Same comments as above. The room was beautiful, we loved the washroom, the view and the proximity to restaurants, shopping and other attractions, but the lack of sleep due to noise seriously affected our view of the property.

Christa

Gainsville, US

Reviewed:Feb 15, 2017

Property Manager

great customer service!

Property

We LOVED staying at the Townsman. Location was unbeatable and loved the accessibility.

Jonathan

Queensbury, US

Reviewed:Feb 10, 2017

Property Manager

Kate was AMAZING!

Property

Stay was fantastic. Only small downfall was constantly hearing the people above up walking or stomping or jumping of some sort. Additionally, some noise from the walking mall was distracting, but I was informed of that before renting the room. We really appreciated the noise maker.

Mark

Lynchburg, US

Reviewed:Jan 24, 2017

Property Manager

The ladies who helped me book the room were very friendly, and helpful. Was an easy process and they even called to make sure we got checked in and everything was good. Amazing customer service.

Property

Great location in that it is close to everything on the mall, and a quick ride to just about everything else in Charlottesville. The bathroom was roomy and beautiful. Had everything we needed. The bed was extremely comfortable. the sound machine was a nice touch, because the only drawback is the noise from the mall and surrounding buildings. We didn't notice the noise too much at night (because we were out late) but there was loud music in the morning that the noise machine valiantly tried to drum out. The lobby/landing area with coffee, water and glasses was clean and stocked. Overall it is a beautiful property in a great location.

Zhao

Wyomissing, US

Reviewed:Sep 26, 2016

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Jamie

Annapolis, US

Reviewed:Sep 14, 2016

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Shane

Phoenix, US

Reviewed:Sep 10, 2016

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Marlene

Lovingston , US

Reviewed:Aug 20, 2016

Property Manager

Always a great experience!

Property

Great location, parking set up is nice as it's hard to find parking in general downtown. I love the concept of this and the rooms are beautifully done as well as spacious.